Handmade Jewelry

I began making bead jewelry years ago because at the time it was the most approachable and easiest way to begin making jewelry. While it takes plenty of practice to actually get good at making beautiful jewelry with beads, the basic idea of stringing beads together and attaching clasps is a fairly easy one to grasp. Many accomplished jewelry artists will tell you the same thing: they began with bead jewelry because it was the easiest type of jewelry to begin making.

But lately I’ve been wanting to expand my skills into …

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If you’re looking to pick up some truly beautiful and classic retro and vintage looking jewelry, then you need to check out Ida Jefsen Design to see some of her amazing pieces!

Here’s one of many classic jewelry pieces from Ida Jefsen!Ida Jefsen is a one-woman whirlwind of artistic endeavors and amazing talent with an international background that would make most of us here in the United States …

Moms today are busy and deserve to given beautiful jewelry that makes life easier!

I write a lot about using non-traditional materials to make jewelry, but this time I’m thinking more about using traditional handcrafted beaded jewelry in non-traditional ways! Christmas is a great time to pull out all the stops with your home decorations, and there’s no reason why you can’t use your bead jewelry skills and supplies to add some pizazz to your Christmas. Here are some ways you can use or display your bead jewelry in ways other than simply wearing it!

Present Beaded Jewelry – I’ve done this in the past, and it …